VARA VK-3 Pontoon Hydrofoil Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- VARA
Table of Contents
VaraFoil™ Kits VK-3, Vk-4, VK-5, and VK-6
Instructional Install Manual
Patent Pending
Version 1.1
12-2022
Introduction
Hello and welcome to the VaraLife™, a new, more efficient way to enjoy your
boat. Your new VaraFoil™ Kit will provide you with years of economical,
“green”, efficient ways to boat including greater fuel economy, higher
cruising and top end speeds, and a quieter cushioned ride as you push less
water and more air while boating. All of this can be done safely if you are
willing to take the time to learn about piloting a boat with an underwater
hydrofoil known as a VaraFoil™. The Purpose of these instructions is to assist
the VaraFoil™ hydrofoil installer with step by step checks for a robust long
lasting installation of your new product. The development of the VaraFoil™ and
VaraFoil™ Kits are continually changing. DO NOT ASSUME THIS IS THE CURRENT
INSTALL MANUAL FOR YOUR PRODUCT.
VERIFY!
VERIFY, DOCUMENT, CHECK, AND DOUBLE CHECK THAT ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT AND
UNDAMAGED BEFORE INSTALL. ADDITIONALLY, If somethingdoesn’t make sense or just
doesn’t add-up during your install, STOP and verify your install method and
procedures by calling, emailing,or texting your concerns with PHA inc. prior
to moving forward with any additional steps of install. WAIT for written
answers to your concerns before continuing what may be an improper and unsafe
install. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR A PROPER INSTALL AND YOUR WORK. Remember this
is a guide and NOT A CRYSTAL BALL, OR VIRTUAL ROBOT THAT CHECKS YOUR METHOD OF
INSTALL. The intended audience of this manual shouldunderstand ALL the basic
terms, definitions, tools, and methods described Here-in. IF YOU DON’T
UNDERSTAND, REMEMBER YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. PAID MARINE PROFESSIONALS ARE
AVAILABLE AND SHOULD BE CONSULTED RATHER THAN PROCEDING WITH AN IMPROPER OR
QUESTIONABLE UNSAFE VARAFOIL™ INSTALL.
1.1 QUICK HYDROFOIL OVERVIEW
Your VaraFoil™ Kit works like an airplane with its horizontal stabilizer
located in the tail end controlling the fuselage travelling through air, using
its wings or hydrofoil in this case to produce lift in a much denser solution,
WATER. Water is approximately 825 times denser than air. Your boat represents
the fuselage of the plane with a VaraFoil™ as your wing, or hydrofoil in this
case supported and attached to your boat using an axial loaded VaraStrut™. The
VaraPlate™ mounted on your outboard motor is the horizontal stabilizer that
helps control the weight/trim changes while underway by using your trim/tilt
switch (See Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUT2by9QhNM ). If your
boat and hydrofoil are properly assembled, coupled, and adjusted you get an
extremely efficient ride. However, if your boat and hydrofoil are NOT
efficiently assembled, installed, and adjusted you will get less lift/more
drag than necessary. Please understand that PHA Inc. desires HAPPY/SAFE
VaraFoil™ customers, read your instructions carefully. If you have questions,
contact our support team before proceeding with install or use.
Getting Started
2.1 Material and Tool Checklist
Examine boxes and document any damage before opening. Open Boxes, Unwrap All
Components, Inspect and Inventory All Contents. Content List: 2 VaraStruts™, 1
VaraFoil™, 1-VaraPlate™, 2-VaraAttach™ angles 2-3 separate Hardware install
kits including Loctite™. Gather Minimum Tools Needed for VaraFoil™ Install:
Battery Drill with 1/4″ metal drill bit, Temporary Marker, 2-1/2” wrenches,
and 2-7/16” wrenches, 3’ level, Tape Measure or yardstick (Yardstick is much
better as later discussed), and 4 small C-clamps. Optional Tools to Speed Up
Installation: Power Driver with 7/16” and 1/2” hex nut driver for driving/
replacing 1 wrench needed above for VaraAttach™ angle aluminum andVaraFoil™
Install or a socket wrench with a 7/16” and 1/2” socket will shorten time
also. WE recommend to watch the install video 1st at (Provide Link) prior to
proceeding.
2.2 Cautions and Warnings
a) Check, and double check that ALL Nuts/Bolts are tightened before use or
putting boat in water. Do Not Cross Thread screws or bolts, Starting Bolts and
screws by hand 2 full before using tool for tightening helps. Do Not
Overtighten Bolts and/ or Nuts during
installation.
b) Check side to side, up and down, and front to back VaraFoil™ mounting and
that VaraAttach™ aluminum angle mounting brackets are mirror images and
distances/measurements are the same from port to starboard sides before,
during and
after install and before use or putting boat into water.
c)Boat must be somewhat level for install side to side and front to back.
Check with level on flat portion of deck, if needed. The closer to level, the
better the results.
d)Too much AoA (Angle of Attack) or lift set up on your VaraFoil™ is bad. It
will make the VaraFoil™ stall before reaching top speed and perform poorly.
2.3 Assembly of Your VaraFoil™ (Experience Level Very Easy)
Your VaraFoil™ is delivered prefit to the measurements you provided, or by the
measurement sheet you provided. This means that assembly of your VaraFoil™
will be easy, however it is YOUR responsibility to do it right.
Note: The VaraFoil™ components are metal and become very hot if exposed
to direct sunlight, complete the assembly inside or in shaded areas and use
caution when handling.
(Estimated time of VaraFoil™l assembly with tools ready, 20 mins): Recommended Watch Video 1st
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Remove your VaraStruts™ (2 total) in most cases, VaraFoil™ hydrofoil section, 1024x 5/8” Stainless Flat Head Allen screws, and Vibra-Tite® ThreadLocker from packaging.
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Hint: We have found it easiest to install the VaraStrut™ into VaraFoil™ with all parts upside down so you may visually see red and green alignment arrows of matching parts while looking down on them. V’d struts are upside down when wider part of legs face downward with welded 90-degree plate at top. VaraFoil™ section is upside down when notch on ends is facing downward and countersunk screw holes are on bottom. V’d struts have slots on forward end and holes toward back end, VaraFoil™ extrusion is forward when sharp edge is toward rear and blunt edge is forward. Arrows of foil are inside bottom end while arrows of strut are on bottom side of short plate that slides into foil. Make sure the forward leg with slots is in same direction as the forward side of the VaraFoil™.
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Line up (Port Red) arrows of Varastrut™ with (Port Red) arrows of VaraFoil™. Insert V’d strut so that 2 red arrows line up with 2 red arrows of VaraFoil™. Push port strut into VaraFoil until 2 screw holes (located on bottom port side, line up after insert).
Get green arrows or Stbd strut ready to insert into VaraFoil. Now assemble Starboard side (2 Green arrows) of Varastrut™ with (2 Green arrows) of VaraFoil™ until 2 screw holes on bottom line up with threaded holes. Proper alignment of all holes is confirmed when you can easily start 10-24 x 5/8” bolts into holes without cross threading them BY HAND 2 turns! USE VIBRA-TITE THREADLOCKER AS DIRECTED ON PACKAGING before starting threads, DO NOT FORGET THIS STEP! Run bolts in flush/hand tight with bottom side of extrusion using allen-key wrench. You now have an upside down VaraFoil™. -
Stop! Check the outer dimension from outside assembled strut to outside strut. ( This is the maximum width of your assembly. It should match the dimension from inside pontoon tube to inside pontoon tube (Shortest Measurement) that you supplied to PHA for your VaraFoil™ build. Under boat near trailer axle area, check the width dimension side to side between both toons before going further. The outer dimension of the strut-to-strut width measurement should be within 1/4” of the dimension between the toons (Shortest Measurement.) If dimensions are within 1/4” move on to step 3, if they are not within 1/4” contact us before moving on.
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Congrats, your VaraFoil™ Assembly is now done, you are ready to move to VaraAttach™ Install.
2.4 Installing Your VaraAttach Angles (Experience Level Medium)
The object of the VaraAttach™ angle installation is to locate and install the
center of our 74” long angle vertically above inside edge of your pontoons
with the center of angles (Pink Arrow) vertical to the Cg location, or
measurement we give you. These angles must attach to 4-5 crossbeams parallel
to, and inboard each of the outside toon tubes. PHA provides desired location
based upon measurements given by you. This (Pink arrow) doesn’t always fall
evenly between the deck beams of your boat. NO PROBLEM!
You will need to slide VaraAttach™ location forward or back accordingly for an
even fit onto your existing deck beams (Slide Varattach™ Angles as needed,
usually forward to align Pink Arrow on angles NO MORE THAN 12” from the CG
desired location we give).
After clamping your VaraAttach™ angles to beams for prefit and visual checks,
VaraAttach™ Angles will be drilled and bolted to deck beam attachment under
deck. This final attachment should be vertically above and parallel to the
inside most edge of round toon log on each side. BOAT MUST BE WITHIN 10
DEGREES LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE FOR THIS ASSEMBLY. ALSO, YOU MUST KNOW WHERE ALL
WIRING AND PLUMBNG IS BEFORE DRILING OR BOLTING ANGLES TO DECK CHANNELS, DO
NOT DRILL THRU WIRING OR PLUMBING!
(Estimated time of VaraAttach™ Assembly with tools ready, 1hr): Recommended
Watch Video 1st
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Remove VaraAttach™ 2” x 3” angles from package. Most angles are 74” long, however you may have shorter or longer versions. Using your tape measure from under boat, measure from the foreword most part of boat, usually the front deck, to PHA starting mark inside toons on both sides, this desired mark is known as the (Pink Arrow) location. Put a mark or piece of tape inside both toons at this. This locates your VaraAttach™ angles at “desired” mounting location front to back. Keep in mind that this “desired” location will almost never fall exactly in a place where you structurally span the beams evenly. This is one reason why VaraAttach™ angles have CNC adjustment holes. You have now located your front to back starting point. It’s time to locate your side-to-side location.
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Using a level vertically, level up from the inside most point of your outside toon log. Put this level mark on 3 beams forward and 3 beams in back of the (Pink Arrow) location. (Remember we are bolting to 4 beams minimum, 5 preferred on each side).
This is not your final side to side location of VaraAttach™ angles because we know the boat is not perfectly level side to side! You must measure from these beam marks outwardly on beams to the builder installed vertical plates attaching each pontoon tube top to each beam on each side of same beam, then average the totals of 1 side plus the other side. For example, if you measure the forward marked beam from mark to vertical plate on port side and get 5”, then measure mark on opposite side to vertical plate and get 4”, you add 5” + 4” =9” divide by 2 measurements taken on same beam, and get 4 1/2”. Now you need to mark 4 1/2” from same vertical beam on same deck beam. Do this for all the beams that VaraAttach™ angle will mount to. If All measurements are consistent and same trend is happening, then you should be able to use just the front and back beams as your marks, this is typical but you must check YOUR application. -
If your boat is NOT underskinned and your C- channels are visible use 3A and 4A, if your boat is underskinned and your C- channels are NOT visible use 3B, and 4B:
A) Using C-clamps, clamp each VaraAttach™ angle on proper marks with long flat edge of angle with holes inboard. The inboard edge will be aligned with the sideto-side marks on beams. The (Pink Arrow) mark of angles will be within 12” of our desired location/measurement on inside of toon logs. Important: After clamping angles in place, measure the distance between flat faces where your VaraStrut™ outboard edges will mount. 1) This measurement should match the smallest distance between your toons 2) This measurement should match the outside dimension from strut to strut of outboard edges measured at bottom of V intersection of VaraStruts™. Remember, the angles are mounted so the vertical flat edges are facing each other towards centerline. This way you bolt thru outboard facing flange into deck beams. STOP! Double check directions above. If everything makes sense and adds up to you, things are now ready for final install, get the drill and your 1/4” drill bit ready. Each deck beam that intersects the VaraAttach angle must be drilled and bolted with a single bolt/locknut, 4 bolts minimum (1 at each beam intersection, minimum 4 per side). If things do NOT ADD up. STOP AGAIN! Get things aligned correctly before drilling and bolting and check behind each drill location for wires, fuel lines, or any interference that needs to be moved. If your boat is NOT underskinned and deck beams are exposed, continue on to 4A below
B) Using double sided tape provided (Grey or yellow), install tape on either end of angle on side that has NO holes. Then locate each VaraAttach™ angle on marks you transferred from inboard edge of toons with long flat edge of angle that has holes inboard. The inboard edge will be aligned with the side-to-side marks on beams and desired front to back location at this point. The (Pink Arrow) mark of angles will be within 12” of our desired location/measurement on inside of toon logs. Important: After sticking angles in place, measure the distance between flat faces where your VaraStrut™ outboard edges will mount.
- This measurement should match the smallest distance between your outside toons 2) This measurement should match the outside dimension from strut to strut of outboard edges measured at bottom of V intersection of VaraStruts™. Remember, the angles are mounted so the vertical flat edges are facing each other towards centerline. This way you bolt thru outboard facing flange into deck beams. STOP! Double check directions above. If everything makes sense and adds up to you, things are now ready for final install, get the drill and your 1/4” drill bit ready. Each deck beam that intersects the VaraAttach™ angle must be drilled and lag-bolted with a single bolt/locknut on either end, 4 bolts minimum (1 bolt at each beam end, plus lag bolts in between min. 5 total per side). If things do NOT ADD up. STOP AGAIN! Get things aligned correctly before drilling and bolting. Check behind each drill location for wires, fuel lines, or any interference that needs to be moved. If your boat is NOT underskinned and deck beams are exposed, continue on to 4A below. If your boat is underskinned with a thin aluminum or fiberglass sheeting, and your deck beams ARE NOT exposed, move on to 4B install.
- A) Your boat is NOT underskinned and your C- channels are visible: Drill and bolt each angle as close to the vertical C-Channel edge as possible using supplied 1/4-20 x 1” bolts with nylon lock nuts. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE OR CHANGE HARDWARE DESCRIBED OR SUPPLIED WITH KIT. Tighten firmly using wrenches described above and double check each bolt/nut tightness and entire install before proceeding.
B) Your boat is underskinned with a thin aluminum or fiberglass sheeting, and your deck beams ARE NOT exposed: On all Varattach™ installs, a bolted attachment is desired. However, getting to the underside of the underskinning for access installing nuts on back side of bolts thru deck channel can be difficult. If you can’t get to the underside to attach supplied bolts and lock nuts, we supply a separate stainless steel blind bolt hardware kit for this application. Once again, check before you drill for fuel lines and wiring by sighting from the open side. If you are not sure of fuel line, plumbing, or electrical wiring locations, hire a professional.
B) Continued: Drill for each expansion or Box Bolt supplied. Tighten per manufactures instructions. Make sure each bolt is tightened to specs and that is it move one to 2.5 Below.
2.5 Final Attachment of VaraFoil/VaraStrut™ (Experience level Easy)
The object of this VaraFoil™/ VaraStrut™ install is to locate and properly
install VaraFoil™ per recommended instructions to our given position front to
back, then use the boat with no more than 2 people and test your install.
Remember your initial install may NOT be your final performance position for
your application. Your final results will be based on “Dialing” your VaraFoil™
into your application and boat needs for your environment and water
conditions. When your VaraFoil™ install is correct, this will be the start of
a totally different pontoon experience.
(Estimated time of VaraFoil™ attachment with tools ready, 20 mins):
- Setup assembled VaraFoil™ from Step 2.3 on carpet behind boat with struts up and Varafoil™ in a front to back position on carpet. Locate and ready 1/2″ wrenches, 2- 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Hex head Bolts, 2- 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Carriage Bolts, and 4-5/16” nylon locknuts. You will need the Hex Bolts first as they locate the back end of V’d strut to the VaraAttach™ angles you attached. Install and hand tighten, then install carriage bolts at front end and hand tighten. Both bolts should be assembled with Bolt heads inboard and nylon nuts outboard. Before this step it is important to know 2 things. 1) Where the aft bolt is going to start front to back so as to keep your foil trailing edge directly under the (Pink) arrow starting mark provided on the VaraAttach™ fittings. 2) The recommended height at which to start out at is 2 holes/slots down, front and back. This gives the finished VaraFoil™ a 2-degree angle of attack. This has been the best setting for all installs to date, however you may try working from there at your own risk.
- Protect trailer from scraping your new VaraFoil™. It is best to have 2 people to help protect your VaraFoil™ from dings, scrapes and damage. Find the VaraFoil™ location mark you transferred under deck in Step 3 of Instructions in 2.3 above. This mark represents where the back/trailing edge of your VaraFoil™ should be located. Using the 2nd hole down from top end, put Hex bolts in back leg and locate. Put nylon nuts on loosely so foil doesn’t fall. Then locate your front leg and put carriage bolt in
2nd hole down from inside edge, loosely install nylon nut outboard. Make sure you Install ALL bolts from the inside of legs with nylon nuts on outside of VaraAttach™ angles. Check your vertical location from PHA location mark to your VaraFoil trailing edge. This should be within 1/2″. If not, relocate VaraFoil to within 1/2″ of PHA mark vertically. Once this aligned, tighten ALL bolts of VaraStrut leg firmly. After tightening, double check one more time that they are all tight.
2.6 Final Checks Before Using Your VaraFoil™ System.
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Check that the VaraFoil™ trailing edge (back edge) is lined up vertically to the CoG location mark, or measurement we gave you to mark on the inside of both toons measured from the forward most point of your boat underneath deck.
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Check that ALL hardware, nuts, and bolts are tight on your VaraFoil™, VaraStrut™ and VaraPlate™ system prior to use.
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Check that the VaraStruts™ are installed to Varattach™ angles with all bolts and tightened in 2nd holes from top. This gives you an Angle of Attack (AoA) of 2 degrees, as recommended.
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Watch video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUT2by9QhNM .
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Check and record which hole your engine mount bolts are located in.
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Check that the VaraFoil™ trailing edge (back edge) is lined up or vertical to the Cg location mark, or measurement we gave you to mark on the inside of both toons measured from the forward most point of your boat underneath deck.
2.7 Understanding Adjustments To Your VaraFoil System
- VaraStruts™: Your Varastruts come with 5 sets of holes/slots on each leg of strut. So, if the 4 holes are even as recommended for your install, your VaraFoil is at 2degrees AoA. However, if you want to decrease angle of attach you would lower the front slots 1 slot lower than the back holes. If you want to increase angle of attack by 1 degree, you would raise the fronts 1 hole higher than the back bolts. Each set of front holes/legs difference represents a degree of change from the back bolts. Obviously if you must change to larger AoA differences you must cut a set of legs so they will clear the bottom of the deck so be sure you really want to do this as it represents a big commitment to change which we don’t recommend unless you absolutely must.
- VaraFoil™: Your VaraFoil™ may be adjusted up and down as much as 3 ½””. We recommend the 2nd set of holes down. Each hole/slot represents 5/8” of depth change. However, there are 3 legs to your system that you generate lift from and spread loads to. The motor with the VaraPLate™ Pitch Control Plate (PCP) and your VaraFoil™. As you put the VaraFoil™ deeper, your engine depth will generally, butnot always need to follow. There is a balance to the interaction between the VaraFoil and the VaraPlate™ that does take a bit to master, but for the gearheads out there wanting every 1/10th of boat speed, that is part of the fun.
3. VaraFoil™: Your VaraFoil with Varattach™ angles allow front/back adjustment for changes of CoG. Remember you need to do these changes while in your normal everyday travelling mode, with people, gear, fuel, and coolers in normal locations. If
you bow is riding to high, and your VaraPlate can’t push it back down effectively, then you may move your VaraFoil aft by unbolting, moving back, and rebolting ALL bolts. We recommend usually 2 bolts holes at a time until you’re close. If you bow is riding to low, and your VaraPlate can’t push it up effectively at speed before the prop ventilates or cavitates, then you may move your VaraFoil forward by unbolting, moving forward, and rebolting ALL bolts. We recommend usually 2 bolts holes at a time until you’re close.
4. VaraPlate™: Your VaraPlate creates lift, increases propellor efficiency by forming a wall between the atmosphere, and the water. Your VaraPlate™ will also allow you change the attitude of your bow with the increased area made of rigid materials. Each VaraPlate™ made of these materials creates between 100-700lbs of lift depending on your speed.
Troubleshooting And Use of Your VaraFoil™ System
Before use once again Check that the VaraStruts™ are installed to Varattach™
angles with all bolts tightened in 2nd holes from top. This gives you an Angle
of Attack (AoA) of 2 degrees, as recommended. When you first start using your
VaraFoil™ after install, you are looking for your boat’s reaction to the
VaraFoil™ installed whether it travels bow up, bow down, or level thru the
speed curve. The foil starts to produce noticeable lift around 15-16 Mph. The
best cruising speed is something that you will dial in. You will notice that
as the bow wave moves aft on the hull, the ride gets quieter, this is usually
a good indication you have decreased the drag and are at a decent cruising
speed once setup correctly. The attitude of the boat needs to be synchronized
with the VaraPlate™ so that each part is doing their job. Ideally, we want
75-80% of the boats traveling weight on the VaraFoil™, 10-12% on the
VaraPlate™, and the balance on the toons.
3.1 The bow of my boat travels extremely high and as I add power and speed the
bow lifts too high and the VaraFoil™ actually stalls allowing the boat to come
back down in the water so I must restart hydrofoiling process over again.
Comment: If you have too much AoA (angle of attack) on a VaraFoil™, it tends
to force the bow of boat out of water as speed comes on.
A) Try mounting the VaraFoil™ section further aft until you get just a slight
bow up attitude that is controllable with the VaraPlate™.
B) Try moving more weight forward while keeping it secure so that it forces
bow down. We usually try coolers or tools as they are heavy items.
C) Try decreasing your AoA. Aoa’s of greater than 2 degrees are tough to
control as speed of your top end WOT comes on.
3.2 The stern of my boat travels too high pushing/or plowing the bow.
A) Try mounting the VaraFoil™ section further fwd. until you get a slight bow
up attitude that is controllable with the VaraPlate™.
B) Try moving more weight aft while keeping it secure so that it forces bow
up. We usually try coolers or tools as they are heavy items.
C) Try increasing your AoA. Keep in mind Aoa’s of greater than 2 degrees are
tough to control as speed of your top end WOT comes on. So be careful with
this last option.
3.3 I’m not getting enough lift even while traveling at WOT maximum
speeds.
A) Check the inside of your toons for water by opening stern plugs while on a
downgrade to drain water out. Are there any leaks, fix so that you are not
carrying water around with you.
B) Make sure your engine is putting out what manufacturer says it should both
MPH and RPM’s. You may need a tune-up or prop change to help.
C) Clean the bottom of your boat, is there barnacles, growth, weeds, slime,
algae etc.
D) Change the AoA of your VaraFoil™ 1 degree. You may do this by putting the
front slotted hole 1 hole higher than the bolt holes in back of your
VaraStrut.
When holes are even front to back, you have 2 degrees of AOA. Each hole higher
in front is 1-degree positive lift (usually for slower speed boaters with
smaller motors), each hole lower in front than back is 1-degree negative lift
(Usually for higher speed boaters with larger motors)
3.4 I am new to this VaraFoil™ hydrofoiling thing. I don’t feel like I am
doing a great job at figuring it out. Our company has not heard this trouble
yet but we understand that some may find it difficult to navigate thru the
learning curve. Don’t feel let down, let us help and don’t be afraid to call.
Here are some recommendations.
A) Don’t overdue your trim/tilt switch changes. You should just have to
slightly bump the up/down switch, whichever you prefer. It’s better to perform
4 small light touches than 1 long touch of the switch. Your VaraFoil will
react normally very quickly to small changes, especially at faster speeds.
B) Understand that is usually easier to learn with more control if you error
with weight towards the back. This loads up your VaraPlate™ which is your
control for pitch/attitude of your boat. We like to put our coolers, which is
usually 2, in the back part of the boat.
C) Overloading your boat for the first few times you use your VaraFoil makes
for a harder learning curve. By overloading we mean, over 5 people, full tank
of gas, many personal belongings, 3 full-size coolers filled with ice and
beverages, toons that may have water in them, bottom growth on your toons, and
a prop that may not be set up for your boat or over pitched.
3.5 I installed the VaraFoil™ System and my boat is now going much faster
but my engine RPM’s are above the mid or upper range of my Manufacturer
recommendations because of the decrease in drag.
A) First of all, we have had the best performance going to 4 blade from 3
blades for more bight and stern lift. However, each application may be
different. PHA Inc. has a Propellor company recommendation that can direct you
to the proper propellor while purchasing 2 separate props to try and returning
the unused for a full credit as long as it remains new and undamaged. They are
extremely knowledgeable with the gains a VaraFoil™ produces from the database
they have collected during our installs. Email us for our recommendations.
B) Use your local propellor company. Most companies will let you purchase 2
props and work with you on recommendations.
Troubleshooting & Support
**Support
Table 1 – Support Points of Contact **
Contact Phone
Email| Responsibility
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Mike Gable| 727-455-5576|
mike@pontoonhydrofoil.com| Attn:
Owner/Inventor
Staff TH| Unlisted| info@pontoonhydrofoil| Attn: Marketing
Staff AG| Unlisted| info@pontoonhydrofoil| Attn: Social Media
Table 2 – Record of Changes
Install/Change Date| VaraStrut Location count holes in front to
back| VaraStrut Hole/Slot Height| Motor Hole Location| Maximum
Speed recorded in MPH| Maximum Rpm’s at WOT Speed
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